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WHERE: Afro-Latino Dance Studio at 901 Yonge St, basement level
WHEN: Saturday, August 28th; 2:30pm-3:55pm
WHAT TO BRING: Dance class attire and a bottle of water. Feather or hand fans; small amount of fans available to borrow
No exchange or refund.

Embrace your inner camp queen or king as Kitten N’ Lou guide you through various tricks and tools to infuse your burlesque with a shot of hilarity! Beginning with a dance based warm up for your body and brain, we will integrate Kitten N’ Lou’s choreographic stylings with structured theatrical exercises to develop skills that command an audience’s attention and take them on a ride. Play with ideas of slapstick, facial exaggeration, and comedic timing, as you learn to toe the line of sex and comedy. Funny is sexy!

WHERE: Afro-Latino Studio, 901 Yonge St. basement level WHEN: Saturday, August 29th; 11:30am-12:25pm WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable attire and a water bottle. FEE: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. No exchange or refund. LEVEL: All levels welcome!

2. DRAG KINGS ARE SUPERHEROES -- with LOU HENRY HOOVER (Seattle/NYC)

Are you interested in the butch-er side of burlesque? Bring your curiosity and questions to a workshop with a stripping drag king. Have you ever wondered: “Is drag kinging only for lesbians?” “How big should my balls be?” “What is masculinity anyways?!?” We will explore the performance of gender in burlesque through movement excercises, conversations about the history of drag and queer culture, and an opportunity to explore our own unique-ly gendered personas.

This workshop is open to students of all genders and onstage/offstage gender presentations. Please wear something you can move comfortably in.

WHERE: Afro-Latino Studio, 901 Yonge St. basement level WHEN: Saturday, August 29th; 12:30am-1:25pm WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable attire and a water bottle. FEE: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. No exchange or refund. LEVEL: All levels welcome!

The class that has everyone ready to pop, wobble, werk, and wine!!! This high-energy choreography intensive is not for the faint of heart. Fusing the sensuality of burlesque with the sharp attitude of hip hop, this class will focus on isolations, footwork, and of course…THE BOOTY! Class begins with a warm up and stretch and moves into a combination of popping your favorite asset. Learn coveted moves such as the Booty Chaser and the Slow Wine! Drop it like it's hot and pick it back up again! Some dance experience is recommended.

Learn how to fan dance with the world's 'Most Innovative' Burlesque Performer, Aurora Galore (Burlesque Hall of Fame, 2014), known for her fast and ferocious fan work. This burlesque feather fan dancing session will teach you basic as well as advanced feather fan burlesque dancing techniques and moves. You will also learn about stage presence and charisma whilst using your fans and how to use your specific character to complement your dancing. You will need a pair of feather fans or at the very least a pair of hand fans. If you do not have any, you may contact the Festival about arranging to borrow some.

WHERE: Afro-Latino Studio, 901 Yonge St. basement level WHEN: Saturday, August 29th; 2:30am-3:55pm WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable attire and a water bottle. Feather or hand fans recommended. A limited number will be available to borrow. FEE: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. No exchange or refund. LEVEL: All levels welcome!

AfroLatino Dance Company
901 Yonge Street
Toronto,
ON M4W 2H2
Canada

Saturday, 29 August 2015 from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Organizer

Toronto Burlesque Festival

The Toronto Burlesque Festival is back July 2018 with shows at Revival and The MOD Club. This whirlwind of performance, parties, and workshops is not to be missed!

The Toronto Burlesque Festival has been tantalizing audiences with top quality burlesque from our city, our nation and beyond since 2008.

We invite you to immerse yourself in our seductive world. Come learn the tricks of our trade and tease with the best teachers at our Burlesque University. Witness the mindblowing performances of such world-renowned artists and headliners!

The 11th Toronto Burlesque Festival is produced by SAUCI CALLA HORRA of Skin Tight Outta Sight (Founder and Executive Producer), and COCO FRAMBOISE (Director of Development and Artistic Director)